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Bugs are still present, but development is moving towards a general release
We already know that a general release of the new Pebble app for Android that includes the new appstore is on its way, but it's available to try out now provided you have a developer account. Pebble has just posted the new Android app — version 2.0-BETA8 — on its developer site to give devs a head start on making sure...

Heavy data users benefit from lower flat rates and per-megabyte charges
Ting, an MVNO on the Sprint network, is celebrating two years in business as a carrier today by dropping its data, message and minute pricing across the board for all customers. The basic idea behind Ting since the beginning has been "pay for what you use" — rather than set structured plans — with your bill each month...

Great specs and price, but the performance falls short
BLU is working hard to make a place for itself in the affordable unlocked phone market, and one of its latest offerings is the Life One X. Although it may not be a name that immediately comes to mind when thinking about major Android device manufacturers, Miami-based BLU offers a good range of compelling devices that can appeal to the...

See what the Android Central writers are using this week
It's that time of the week where we carve out a slot on Android Central to show off our Apps of the Week column. Saturday afternoons are a perfect time for each of the writers here to talk about an app that has made its way onto our phones or tablets and stuck around, even with all of the apps we see on a weekly basis.
As we explain...

Unfortunate restrictions may throw a wrench in your Sunday viewing plans
Super Bowl Sunday is nearly upon us, and although most people who have an interest in the event (and even those who don't) will be attending some sort of party for the viewing, some may unfortunately not have the option to watch on TV. If you're out and about , at work or traveling this Sunday, you'll have to resort to...

Small carrier tries to make a splash with a deal that includes unlimited data
In a very consumer-friendly move, Wind Mobile will begin offering unlimited roaming in the U.S. for just $15 additional per month starting February 3rd. Adding this roaming package gives you unlimited talk and text but also data in the U.S., a pretty big deal for anyone who travels with any frequency and has been hit...

Beats is trying something new, for sure, but it's got room to improve
Beats is a name that is synonymous with hip-hop music and iconic (and expensive) audio gear (and, at one time, HTC smartphones), but not exactly with streaming music. The company showed its intention of getting into the space in 2012 when it purchased MOG Music, and finally killed that service when it launched its self-...

Wider availability of the update likely not far behind the soak test
We've begun receiving tips from those who are using a Moto X on T-Mobile (aka the unlocked GSM model) that a soak test software update is on its way. This would be the first update since it made the jump to Android 4.4, and given the recent move to Android 4.4.2 on some variants of the Moto X that could be what we're looking...

Prime Instant Video added more content; still no Kindle sales numbers
Retailer, online services seller and Kindle maker Amazon has just released its Q4 2013 earnings, and it's another huge holiday quarter. In the final three months of 2013 Amazon posted $25.59 billion in sales, up 20 percent year-over-year. The quarter also saw Amazon post a relatively-rare operating income of $510 million, up...

Earnings are up across the board; Motorola's final quarter was an operating loss of $384 million
Google has just released its Q4 2013 and full year 2013 financial results, with increases in both revenue and income. For the fourth quarter, Google reported revenues of $16.86 billion, up 17 percent year-over-year. Operating income was $3.92 billion, or 23 percent of revenues. Net income rang in...

Employee numbers dipped to just 3,894 by the end of the year
Google has just reported its Q4 2013 earnings, and as we head into the earnings call we wanted to break down what is likely Motorola's last full quarter under the Google umbrella. In all, there are very few surprises with its financial results. Motorola posted $1.24 billion in revenues for the final quarter of 2013, down from $1.51...

Integration still limited to an in-app browser, but it works
In an effort to become more of a "one-stop shop" for all things restaurants and places, Foursquare is now integrating with GrubHub Seamless (formerly two services, now combined) for food delivery. If you're not familiar with the services of GrubHub Seamless, its a company that works as a middleman between restaurants and customers to...

Two revised lines of devices building on the Archos hardware platform
Logic Instrument, a Paris-based company, is taking some guidance and help from Archos to expand its mobile device offerings running Android. The company's plan is to focus in on two segments — Industry and Defense, and Enterprise. Industry and Defense is obviously a lineup of rugged and tough devices, while its Enterprise...

Instead of focusing on the great things it already does, T-Mobile continues to waste its time poking fun at AT&T.
When T-Mobile sent out its intentionally odd and misquoting press release Tuesday to drive home the point that it really, really doesn’t like AT&T, it may have taken things a bit too far. There's a thin line between poking the bear and putting off potential customers....

Higher-end QX100 model also snags a shutter speed priority shooting mode
Sony's Cyber-shot QX10 and QX100 lens cameras may not be the most svelte accessories out there, but with the latest firmware bump to version 2.0, at least they're getting a bit more functional. The first two improvements will be immediately noticeable, and are applicable to both models — higher ISO support and full 1080p...

After selling different business units and holding onto an array of patents, Google made a seemingly-sound business decision
Google selling off Motorola to Lenovo this afternoon came about as far out of left field as anyone could have imagined. On top of what this potentially means for the future of Motorola's products as well as Google's aspirations in the hardware business — two things we...

Make a splash with this week's photo contest entries
Coming off of a great photo contest last week that saw over 200 responses and dozens of fantastic photos, we're hoping to carry that momentum into this week's contest. This week you'll have another prompt that gives you some freedom with your subject, and that is "water." There are countless ways you can take pictures that show off this...

Dozens of fantastic entries narrowed down to just one winner
In one of the more popular contests of the last few months, we received dozens of fantastic photo entries this week. We wish we could have given away more prizes in the "Metal" photo contest, but we're still happy to be giving away an HP Chromebook 11 to one lucky winner.
Hit the break to see the winning entry this week, and be sure...

A new high — or rather a new low — for the Uncarrier
One of the few things T-Mobile is known for recently is using ... unconventional advertising methods. The nation's fourth-place carrier, led by CEO John Legere, is taking things one step further today with a satirical press release aimed directly at AT&T. Released strategically after AT&T's earnings report today, the fake press...

Search for music and listen with your Rdio subscription instantly in more places
Building on a partnership that started in late 2012 to let users find and instantly stream music they hear, Rdio and Shazam have expanded their music partnership to 29 new countries around the world. This means that Shazam users in a total of 35 countries can now identify music — in either the free or paid version...

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